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STAIN

/steɪn/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

S 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of STAIN

noun

A discoloured spot or area.

noun

A blemish on one's character or reputation.

noun

A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.

verb

To discolour.

"armour stained with blood"

verb

To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation

verb

To coat a surface with a stain

"the stained glass used for church windows"

Examples of STAIN in a Sentence

  • "armour stained with blood"
  • "the stained glass used for church windows"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is STAIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: STAIN uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STAIN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter stain Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 11112 6

Anagrams of STAIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use STAIN in Word Games

STAIN is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STAIN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STAIN to find 53 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About STAIN

What does STAIN mean?
STAIN is a noun. A discoloured spot or area.
Is STAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STAIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STAIN worth in Scrabble?
STAIN is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from STAIN?
You can make 53 words from the letters in STAIN. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of STAIN?
The anagrams of STAIN (words using the exact same letters) are: ANTIS, SAINT, SATIN, TAINS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.